State Troopers Save Lives With Defibrillators in Vehicles

Governor Cuomo announced Monday that the New York State Police were successful in 15% of automated external defibrillators (AED) saves for individuals under sudden cardiac arrest, a rate nearly double the national average of 8%.

All marked state police vehicles and state buildings are equipped with the devices and troopers are given comprehensive, special training to use them in emergency situations.

The latest save was on March 1st when a man collapsed while participating in America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk in New Hartford, Oneida County. Using the AED from his patrol car,a state trooper was able to help keep the man alive until advanced medical help arrived.